dining area update
Ouch, so i initially had some ideas for redoing my dining area (the chairs and light fixture have to be replaced) but based on the harsh reaction, maybe someone can just suggest what to do here? I actually like most of my house, just not this area. will post pics of other areas of my house in the comments so you can see what kind of "style" it is.
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Comments (14)Here is an update. I plan to get a large dining table (enough to seat 8+ people), in front of a sofa that I would place along the wall on the right of this picture: Many couches don't aren't suitable for dining because they are much lower than the dining table and force you into a reclined position. So, I am thinking of something more like a banquette/upholstered wall bench. I am inspired by these pictures: I will see if I can find these at a furniture store, since the ones in the above pictures look like they are built into the house. I might get 2 of them, to go on different sides of the dining table. For seating around the rest of the table, I already own many of these folding chairs, which maybe I can use: What do folks here think of this? I'm a rookie at interior design. I want a decor that will make guests say "wow", so I'm curious for your opinions. I'm also looking for color ideas. As you can see in my original post, the main colors in the apartment are (1) faded blue/gray wallpaper, (2) very light wood on the walls/kitchen, and (3) light/medium wood on the floors. I am thinking to match the dining table with (2), and to match my sofa with the color of the brown chairs. Any other ideas?...See MoreMini Kitchen Update - need your help!
Comments (11)Hi mom2sethc! I remember your dining area update from the decorating forum. Your entire kitchen looks more like an "after" than a "before". I still understand wanting to update things because I am in the same boat. :) When I was debating about going really dark with my countertops, what I found very helpful was putting a bunch of black construction paper on my island and leaving it there for a couple of days to see how it would look in different lighting. You could do the same with plain white paper just to get an idea if you would like the look. I also printed out pictures of my kitchen and colored the countertops different colors (my kids kind of looked at me funny when I was doing it :) and it definitely helped narrow down what I liked and did not. I may be in the minority, but I would prefer your perimeter and island counters the same. Since your space is transitional, I definitely think you can do soapstone. I normally love white countertops, however, I think with the white chairs, door, bench, and lighting fixture over the table, the darker countertops provide a nice contrast. I like the backsplash with your floor. If you want to change it, what about something that has a mix of stone and glass? It's from the Tile Shop but I cannot seem to post the picture: http://www.tileshop.com/glasstile/glassstonemix/Multi-Calhoun-with-Glass/1626.aspx I think the above tile would look awesome with soapstone! This one is cool from GlassTileStore.com: http://www.glasstilestore.com/collection/stone-mosaics/glass-stone-tiles/tao-toffee-marble-glass-tiles-taotoffee.html They also show that one above as an accent row between subway tile. I would not do white ceramics as a backsplash. Your space is too warm, and coming from someone that has white ceramic tile, there isn't a lot of dimension to it. Here's one from Home Depot. It has brown instead of green in it. Hope this gives you some more ideas :)...See Morewhat’s the one thing you’d do to update this kitchen?
Comments (68)I agree that granite makes it outdated. The cabinets are of a darker shade, so I would recommend you to pick a lighter and brighter looking countertop, like white or light gray marble -looking quartz or some of the white granites, like River White. That would create a very nice contrast and open up the space considerably. Also, I would get rid of the granite on the walls. White marble tile (like Carrara marble) backsplash would add a touch of glamour and lighten up the space even more. Staining or painting cabinets may be pricey, so I would invest in painting only the island. By changing the hardware you can give the cabinets a totally new vibe....See MoreDining room..creating space in a small dining room /sitting room area
Comments (3)Without an actual to scale plan of the space there is no way of knowing what will fit and I love the low cabinet with the art BTW. I think you might be able to put a round table in the DR but I need measurements of the spaces I never like fake greenery or flowers and the mirror is really not reflecting anything worth seeing twice...See More
Southern Bell
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5 years ago@penneydesign I'm not sure, the are the most affordable chair i've found and i'm not sure if i'm letting that influence my love for them. I'm worried they are too much of a statement and might look start against the darker table and floor, i'm also thinking maybe the black version could work? I've been looking at some wishbone style inspired chairs in a similar color to my table, but haven't found anything as affordable as i'm looking for (around 100$ per chair).
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agothank you all for being so helpful, i went home at lunch and took some photos of the larger area and am thinking maybe the attached chairs may look nice (keeping in mind, the light fixture, wall art and rug are all going to be gone) what do you think? i would probably use three on each side of the table and leave the ends free
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5 years agoI am jumping in and have not read all the comments, but I was on Scandanavian Design looking for furniture for a client and I saw these chairs. There is a 10% discount for new customers who sign up with email.
I like them because of the caning and how the color/texture works with the rest of the house and still with a touch of black and stainless….and no fabric.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoSouthern Bell
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5 years agoI have just come across these chairs which I think i like more than my initial pick (more affordable too) with the white chair and wood base I worried that when we replace or refinish the table later on, the leg color might limit us. These seem to fit the bill perfectly.
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5 years agoSo just an update, I've pulled the trigger and ordered the all white chairs above. I also went another direction with the dining light fixture and since I've been wanting to switch out the kitchen pendants for a while now, I'm using the dining room redo as an excuse. So here's what I'm doing:
Gallery wall of 8 photos similar to the photo below, but slightly lager frames and two rows of 4 as opposed to the 3x3
White chairs - 3 on each side of table and open ends
Pale grey curtains on dinin groom window (which match drapery on all other windows visible in the area
Gold candle style chandelier
Larger scale white pendants for kitchen island (these new ones are 13 inch diameter compared to roughly 8 or 9 for the originals.
Remove rug
Add some greenery
VERY excited to see it all finished
G S
5 years agoJust a quick update: the chairs have arrived and I love them. Also added the curtains, really looking forward to the new light fixture and gallery wall. I removed the rug and it looks bare to me. Not sure if I should be looking for a rug or if I’ll get used to the look of not having one under the table.
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5 years agoThanks salonva, I agree, not the best photo, I was attempting to not photograph some mess, here’s another view, again, not a great photo but I will be sure to get good angles once it’s decorated (excuse the leftover paper on the wall from laying out the gallery wall-what you see is not the planned arrangement, we are going with a grid of 4 wide by 3 high)
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5 years agoA little more progress, need photos in the frames and to decide whether I want to keep the other artwork. New light fixture and some greenery should finish it off.
kulrn
5 years agoNice! Can you make your drapes a little fuller/extend them out more? You've gotten further than me! Living with blue tape walls here!
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5 years agoI’ll try extending the drapes, they were bought at winners 4-5 years ago so I can’t get additional panels. Love the 6 square frames,I have something similar in my entry that I switch the pictures out in depending on the season/
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5 years agoI think I like the light fixture. It still looks like something is missing, but hopefully once I get plants in the space it will look complete
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5 years agoSmall update, I wanted some storage for linens etc in the dining area and found a great diy using inexpensive shoe cabinets. Part way through installing here, and I had initially planned to stain the top dark, but now thinking of leaving it. Happy with the result either way! (And still choosing photos for the frames!)
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5 years agoI also like the way it is now. Your room looks great! I wish I had thought to do that storage solution. I've wanted a buffet, but no room. I got my art hung now also, so it's not moving at this point!
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